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Territorial co-operation: Making Europe tangible and relevant for all of us

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Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (I), 29 September 2006 The European framework for interregional co-operation is undergoing significant change. The European regions need to consider what affect this will have upon their future opportunities to work together. This was the task of the Assembly of European Regions (AER), at its conference on regional co-operation in the wider … [Read more...]

Disabilities open up a whole new perspective on regional societies

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Timis (ROM), 29 September 2006 'Disabilities are a wealth for the regions and should be viewed as an opportunity, rather than a difficulty' affirmed Constantin Ostaficiuc, President of Timis County Council (RO), and future President of the Health and Social Affairs Committee of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). 'Formulating policies for the integration of disabled … [Read more...]

Ongoing Decentralisation in Turkey

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Strasbourg (F), 21 September 2006 Since last year, the Presidents of the Turkish Provinces* have been elected by the Provincial Council, the members of which are directly elected by the citizens. But this institutional reform in Turkey is only one step in an ongoing process. The role of the regions in Turkey will further increase. This was the main issue discussed between … [Read more...]

How regions lobby in Brussels: AER Highlights Best Practice in Regional Interest Representation

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Brussels (B), 21 September 2006 'Effective lobbying is about understanding European political processes, developing contacts within the European institutions, building networks with other stakeholders and being able to supply knowledge and expertise to the EU institutions', stated Joanna Benfield, Director of the Assembly of European Regions' Brussels Office, at the launch of … [Read more...]

Interregional cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

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Veszprém (H), 21 September 2006 During the Plenary Session of the Assembly of European Region's (AER) Committee on Culture, Education, Youth & Media, the AER member regions discussed and decided on a wide variety of issues, including new concepts for media and education, the latest legislative developments in the field of culture and education, the new EU budget 2007-2013 … [Read more...]

The Açores elected Chair of the Eurodyssey Programme for Young People

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Oslo (N), 20 September 2006 The Region of Açores-Portugal has been elected by the participants of the Eurodyssey Annual Forum to chair this Programme of the Assembly of European Regions for the period 2007-2008. Set up in 1985, Eurodyssey offers young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to spend a period of between 3 and 7 months abroad, gathering work experience and … [Read more...]

Illy: Hold on to the Vision of a United Europe! 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s Zurich speech

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Strasbourg (F), 18 September 2006 'Because of the political crisis into which the European Union has fallen since the breakdown of the ratification process of the European Constitutional Treaty, citizens of Europe need a clear sign from politics. We want and we need the European Union for peace, security and prosperity. We do not need less Europe, but more. We do not need less … [Read more...]

Regional Quality Labels can make your mouth water, or how to promote rural areas’ economic development

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"We are convinced that labels are an excellent promotion tool for the regions and their local producers, particularly in rural or isolated zones. Labels represent not only the quality of a product but also the personality of a region," stated Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). "This is the reason why regions should exploit their full … [Read more...]

Making Europe crystal clear: AER proposes more transparency, less bureaucracy

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Strasbourg (F), 31 August 2006 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomed the European Transparency Initiative in a letter to Commissioner Kallas. 'The regions are legitimate levels of government which apply transparent and open procedures for full citizen participation in the decision-making process', said Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the AER. 'The regions and the … [Read more...]

Regions and their Young Citizens Work Hand-in-Hand for European Integration

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Baia Mare, Maramures (ROM), 27 August 2006 The European project cannot be constructed by politicians and treaties alone; its success depends upon the involvement of citizens and the organisation of concrete initiatives in our regions. This is the main idea behind the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Summer School and Youth Summer School, organised in Maramures, Romania, … [Read more...]

Newsletter on Energy n°1 (Jun. 2006)

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The Assembly of the European Regions is proud to present the first edition of its AER Energy newsletter. This newsletter will be published on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. We very much encourage input from our members, so feel free to submit your ideas, suggestions or publications . (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]

Commissioner: “Cultural and educational standards will be preserved under the Lisbon strategy”

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  Brussels (B), 20 June 2006 The 4th structured dialogue meeting held in Brussels on 20th June with Commissioner Jan Figel on "The European Policy of Education and Culture: its contribution to the success of the Lisbon Strategy – the role of regions and cities' has been for the Assembly of European Regions (AER) again an opportunity to underline the necessity of … [Read more...]

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